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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1861

Page

2

War news and recruiting updates from the port and state

The Union shawl presented by a Newton lady to the governor’s wife is on display at R. H. Stearns & Co Sumner street. Eighth Massachusetts and Seventh New York regiments arrive in Washington. Chief Engineer Thomas A Jackson resigns from the Navy. Steamers South Carolina and Massachusetts purchased and moved to the Navy Yard. Quincy School pupils present over two hundred dollars for testimonials to enlisted or enlisting teachers. Framingham boosts government support with a $3000 volunteer fund and a $25,000 bank loan. A new recruiting office opens at 55 State Street for Major Gordon’s regiment.

Boston Massachusetts S. EB. Spaulding S. R. Spaulding Charleston Harbor Massachusetts Volunteers Howes Spaulding Fort Monroe Boston Harbor Maine Pawnee Norfolk Navy Yard Paulding Washbington Monroe Virginia Baltimore Lort Meilenry McHenry Constitution Annapolis Stowell’s Point Hampton Roads Cape Henry Ger Cushing Arril Harrisburg Arlington Heights Washington Carlisle Chambersburg Pennsylvania Newsuryport Caleb Cushing Coast Guard Dolliver Judge Russell Coast Guard Service Newton Andrew R. H. Stearns & Co Summer Street State House Seventh Regiment New York Thomas A Jackson U. S Minnesota Navy Department South Carolina United States Charleston S.C Quincy Framingham Framingham Bank Gordon No. 55 State Street Josiah Quincy, Jr Liberty Tree Block Washington Corner Essex Streets Daniel Sears Roxbury U.S Charlestown Navy Yard Suffolk North Association of Congregational Ministers Medford Geo. W. Blagden North Andover Methuen Commonwealth Duxbury Pawtucket John C. Boyd Boyd Lynn Light Infantry Stoneham Light Guard J. G. Abbott Lowell Superior Court General Fund Judge Abbott New Bedford Eliza Jane Malden Waltham Bank Waltham Gardner Banks Niagara Engine Co Cambridge

Patriotic Fund Drives Support for Volunteers’ Families

News from multiple towns reports large scale fundraising and state actions to aid families of volunteers. Massachusetts and Maine communities raise thousands, while states prepare coast guards and call up regiments. Massachusetts regiments depart for Washington as volunteers mobilize nationwide.

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City Council allocates funds for volunteers families and equipment

Newark reports the City Council appropriated 100 000 dollars for volunteers families and 5000 dollars for equipment. Trenton notes over 1000 troops arrive as Governor calls an extra Legislature session for a war footing. Officer Mortimer of the 7th Regiment travels via Chesapeake Bay with dispatches.

New Jersey Newark N.J Trenton Mortimer New York Chesapeake Bay

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